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Qualcomm launches new AI R&D centre in Việt Nam

Advertising equipment, technology expo opens in HCM City

The 11th Vietnam International Advertising Equipment and Technology Exhibition that opened in HCM City on October 20 is showcasing many of the latest technologies in the industry.

Export growth expected at 3-4% this year

Việt Nam’s exports this year could grow by 3-4 per cent despite of complicated changes of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

Private sector may not reach targets, says MPI report

Việt Nam is unlikely to reach its target of one million enterprises with efficient operation by 2020, according to a draft report recently issued by the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI).

Mobile phone retailers shift to other services as market saturated

The mobile phone retail business is believed to be saturated and will continue to face difficulties in growth.

Banks urged to diversify loan products, aiming to keep people away from black credit

Commercial banks should diversify their loan products, lower interest rates and simplify procedures to improve accessibility to official credit channels in an effort to keep people away from illegal sources, Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Việt Nam Đào Minh Tú said.

Control of legality of imported timber tightened

The development and activation of a geographic origin and timber species risk category plays an important role in controlling the legality of imported timber, attendees heard at a seminar in Hà Nội on Friday.

Vietnam Airlines increases flights on domestic routes

Vietnam Airlines is set to add more flights on its domestic routes to meet increasing travel demand, said a representative of the national flag carrier.

Funds cut stakes at ACB

Two investment funds have cut their stakes at Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank (ACB) after the lender saw its market value soar in the last three months.

Tetra Pak and MM Mega Market to collect used beverage cartons at supermarkets

Swedish food processing and packaging solutions provider Tetra Pak has cooperated with MM Mega Market Vietnam to launch public drop-off stations for collecting used beverage cartons at seven MM Mega Market centres in HCM City and Hà Nội in 2020.

Central city debuts first high-tech electronic factory

Trung Nam Group officially put into operation the first surface-mount technology (SMT) factory at the Đà Nẵng Hi-tech Park after three months of construction during a ceremony on Saturday (October 17).

Government support needed for investment in cold storage, says VASEP

The Covid-19 pandemic has worsened the shortage of cold storage space in HCM City and surrounding areas as goods pile up as a result of lack of demand.

Vietnamese exporters could gain US$633 million by increasing trade with India

Vietnamese businesses could increase exports to India by US$633 million annually, the Standard Chartered Trade Opportunity Report has revealed. The study also found that Indian exporters could boost trade with Việt Nam by an estimated $475 million, bringing the bilateral trade opportunity to $1.1 billion.